CBD oil for sleep
Cannabidiol (CBD) is a legal and safe compound derived from the hemp plant.
Some research shows that CBD may have a calming effect on the nervous system2 (due to its ability to affect the serotonin system). However, more controlled clinical studies are needed to confirm the benefits, but these initial results support the need for further research.
These promising results are just part of the reason why CBD is hailed for its potential relaxing benefit.3
But what about using CBD for sleep? Experiencing stress or anxiety are some of the most common reasons for lack of sleep.4 We’ve all been there – dreading a presentation at work the next day, overthinking a situation, or, annoyingly, just worrying about getting to sleep in the first place.
Well, CBD’s calming effects could lead to lower stress levels.2 So, in theory, lower the stress, lower the sleep anxiety, right?